SC Ports temporarily halts Leatherman operations in face of high costs, waning demand

By: David Wren

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 729

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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NORTH CHARLESTON – The state agency that owns and operates the Port of Charleston is temporarily halting operations at its underutilized Leatherman Terminal here to save money in the face of a global trade slowdown.

The S.C. State Ports Authority said on Thursday that the container terminal’s shutdown will be complete by Aug. 1 and will continue for an undetermined period.

Currently, five Mediterranean Shipping Co. vessels make weekly calls at Leatherman. The company is …

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